How to Hold a Catfish: Protect the Fish and Your Arms
For anyone that goes fishing, catfish of most species can be a bit of a problem for some anglers due to their spiky and potentially dangerous pectoral spines and dorsal … Read more
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The Best Eating Catfish: Species and Sizes, PLUS how to cook
Catfish is served in restaurants around the world, but in the American South fried catfish is one of the most popular menu items with blue catfish usually considered the best … Read more
Best time to Catch Catfish? An Angler’s Guide
People often want to know the best time to catch catfish. The simple answer is whenever the water temperature is favorable, and the baitfish are schooling. In reality, the answer … Read more
Types of Catfish: The Big Three Species
There are more than 3000 different catfish species in the world, including the Asian Mekong giant catfish , the large Wels catfish and the tiny cory catfish found in South … Read more
Blue Catfish vs Channel Catfish
There are over 3000 catfish species in the world, but if you asked anglers to identify their favorites, most would mention blue catfish and channel catfish. Many anglers would rather … Read more
Do Catfish Dig Holes? And for What Reason?
Yes, catfish dig holes, like many other fish species. Not only are the holes used as nests, but having a hole gives a catfish a place to rest and relax. … Read more
Current World Record Catfish: The Biggest Ever Caught
The largest catfish ever caught, according to The Guiness Book of World Records, was a Mekong giant catfish that weighed 646 pounds. Caught by a villager from Thailand, the record-setting … Read more
Do Catfish Eat Crawfish? Top Baits For Big Catties
An often overlooked bait for catfish is the crawfish, crayfish, or crawdad. These miniature lobster-like creatures are found in almost any small river, creek, pond, or lake and are a … Read more
What Hook Size For Catfish? Types And Numbering Explained
Whether freshwater or saltwater fishing for catfish, choosing the right catfish hook sizes may take time. There is a range of fishing hooks that can work well for landing your … Read more
Does Catfish Have Bones?
The short answer is, yes, catfish do have bones. There are some who say catfish is not safe to eat and others who swear it has a muddy taste. In … Read more
Do Catfish Have Teeth? Catfish features & dangers explained
The simple answer is yes, catfish have teeth, but not traditional teeth. Catfish have hundreds of cardiform teeth. These microscopic teeth create a rough sandpaper texture in the catfish’s mouth. … Read more